Frequently Asked Questions – NewsX

NewsX is a British-registered Community Interest Company (CIC). We exist for one purpose: journalism.

Because news is not meant to be a profit machine. Our revenues cover the costs of independent journalism. All income goes to paying editorial teams. Managerial and admin salaries are capped. No shareholders, no investors to please — just journalism.

Search engines and social media should have made news gathering easier. Instead, their dominance has polarised the media landscape and distorted priorities. NewsX works to reclaim technology for journalism — maximising its potential while resisting manipulation.

We see AI as a tool, not a replacement. Human editors still decide what matters. Our focus is on original content — the kind of work that AI will ultimately need as a source.

Editorial decisions at NewsX are made by people. But distribution is influenced by algorithms, and we constantly challenge them with original stories that break the mould.

It’s useful — but it should never set the agenda. We treat it as a tool for distribution and discovery, not the foundation of journalism. We also work with social platforms to secure special privileges for editorial teams to engage with communities.

Web publishing has created an endless appetite for content. Too often, that’s filled with disguised PR or “native advertising.” NewsX offers fresh, independent news at almost no cost, in exchange for guaranteed usage and proper accreditation.

Every story goes through a 10-step editorial process, guided by a clear code of conduct and style guide. Peer review is constant. Communities reflect society across the spectrum, creating a newsfeed that is endlessly self-correcting.

Traditional agencies create content designed to fit as many markets as possible. NewsX produces exclusive, tailored content for partners — cheaper, more flexible, and more independent.

From idea to final edit, every story is checked, cross-checked, illustrated, edited, polished, legally reviewed, and subbed before distribution. Each stage adds rigour and accountability.

Decentralisation gives journalists freedom within shared values. Communities form around interests, regions, or languages. Media partners choose the content streams that fit them best. Independence and diversity are built in.

We are exploring ways Blockchain could help fund independent journalism and strengthen transparency. At present, it is not part of our core system.

We act as a major publisher without competing for advertising. Content is independent. Editorial and commercial remain strictly separate. Our model ensures integrity without undermining partners.

They are at the heart of NewsX. Local and specialist editors connect with communities, rebuild trust, and keep journalism grounded.

We can provide tailored versions of stories, ensure proper accreditation, and even allow partners to commission exclusive content. Unlike publishers, we’re not competing for end users — our partners are newsdesks.

Because it separates journalism from activism, PR, or self-promotion. Only work produced under a code of conduct can truly be called journalism.

From whether subterfuge can ever be justified, to whether you can pay an informant. The code and style guide hold answers built on years of newsroom practice.

Through peer review. Journalists hold each other accountable. No vested interests, no blurred lines between editorial and advertising. Our reputation, and that of our partners, depends on it.

Every journalist has a unique byline — one name, one reputation. Protecting it means producing accurate, independent work. The byline becomes your personal brand in the NewsX ecosystem.

Press releases are judged on merit. The only thing you can “buy” is feedback on why a release was rejected. This forces PR to become newsworthy — rebuilding trust in the process.

Their byline brand can be suspended or banned. In NewsX, protecting your brand is protecting your membership.

Credibility. Stronger content leads to stronger partners, bigger stories, and greater access. Peer reputation is everything.

More than 20 years ago, the team behind NewsX experimented with early “coin-for-news” trading via the Yousdesk project. That experience informed our current thinking about integrating tokens into a sustainable system.

To build sustainable independent journalism from decentralised communities across regions, languages, and specialisms.

We are exploring token systems as a transparent way to fund journalism, support contributors, and give partners more flexibility. Any integration will be gradual, tested, and aligned with our values.

Not yet. We are exploring ways that NFTs could be used to verify press cards, strengthen byline brands, or create new funding tools. For now, they remain a future option.

If integrated, NFTs could be issued as annual or multi-year credentials. This concept is being explored but is not live.

Membership fees are set transparently to cover operating costs. Additional services — such as a physical “Newshound” press card — may be offered as part of evolving membership tiers.

In the future, requiring digital credentials could ensure accountability and commitment. This is an idea under exploration, not current practice.

Possibly. Any release would be tightly controlled, to support ecosystem costs or stability. We are not rushing this and will test carefully before adoption.

If tokens are introduced, we would manage supply to prevent volatility, protecting contributors and partners.

Not yet. The system must be established enough to guarantee fair coverage. In future, there may be structured ways to submit material — always filtered through journalistic standards.